Writer Wednesday - Author Stanley James II
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Stanley James II. I'm a North Long Beach, CA native. I have a way with words. When did you first begin writing? I first began to write at the age of 12. I've have always been known to carry a small pocket notebook. When did you finish your first book and what’s the title? I finished my 3rd chapbook about a year 1/2 ago. The title is Skin and Bones. What genre do you write in and how did you choose that genre? I don't specifically place myself in any genre due to the fact that I don't write for people or write what they wanna hear. I write for myself. Do you write full-time or do you have another profession? I write 24/8. I guess you can call me a mad writer. How do you market your work? What avenues have you found to work best for your genre? Self-promotion is the best way. I always have my chapbooks on hand. The avenues I use is to get out on the streets myself and push my chapbooks What has been the toughest criticis